On Monday night, Lincoln Memorial Field will host a highly anticipated NFL matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons, currently third in the NFC South, are coming off a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where they fell 18-10. Meanwhile, the Eagles, sitting atop the NFC East, dominated their season opener, defeating the Green Bay Packers 34-29. Heading into Week 2, the Philadelphia Eagles are favored to secure another victory.
Game Details
- Date: September 16, Monday
- Time: 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Lincoln Memorial Field, Philadelphia
- TV: ESPN
- Streaming: NFL+/Fubo TV
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Atlanta Falcons (+240) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-300)
- Spread: Falcons (+6.5 -110) vs. Eagles (-6.5 -110)
- Total (O/U): Falcons (u47) vs. Eagles (o47)
Atlanta Falcons Overview
In Week 1, the Falcons struggled offensively against the Steelers, with quarterback Kirk Cousins completing 16 of 26 passes for 155 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Running back Bijan Robinson managed 68 rushing yards on 16 carries, while Ray-Ray McCloud III recorded four receptions for 52 yards. The Falcons’ defense will need to step up against the high-powered Eagles offense to avoid another disappointing result.
Key Players:
- Kirk Cousins: 155 Yds, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Bijan Robinson: 68 rushing yards
- Ray-Ray McCloud III: 4 Rec, 52 Yds
Philadelphia Eagles Overview
The Eagles entered the season strong, defeating the Packers in a closely contested game. Jalen Hurts threw for 278 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, while running back Saquon Barkley contributed significantly with 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver A.J. Brown also made a significant impact with five receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown. The Eagles will look to carry this momentum into their home game against the Falcons.
Key Players:
- Jalen Hurts: 278 Yds, 2 TD, 2 INT
- Saquon Barkley: 109 rushing yards, 2 TD
- A.J. Brown: 5 Rec, 119 Yds, 1 TD
Injury Report
Both teams have several injuries, with notable absences including Falcons’ CB Antonio Hamilton (groin, questionable) and Eagles’ CB James Bradberry (leg, out indefinitely).
Betting Trends and Prediction
The Falcons have struggled in recent matchups, particularly on the road, where they are 2-13 in their last 15 games and 1-9 in their last 10 against the Eagles. Conversely, the Eagles are 9-1 in their last 10 home games against Atlanta. Given their strong opening performance and the Falcons’ recent struggles, the Eagles are expected to win this game convincingly. The predicted score is 25-17 in favor of Philadelphia.
